Wordpress Developer for a YouTube Channel (US-based/Remote)

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that pairs remote work with top-tier talent. We help individuals from around the world connect with great companies that are looking for their specific skill set. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located.

We are looking for an experienced WordPress Developer who can build websites from scratch and handle custom development beyond basic theme customization.

This role is suited for someone with strong coding skills who understands WordPress at a deep level, including custom themes, plugins, and performance optimization. This is not a beginner role; we’re looking for someone who can take full ownership of development projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities:

• Develop custom WordPress websites from scratch (not relying solely on pre-built themes)
• Build and customize WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code
• Translate design mockups into fully functional WordPress websites
• Optimize websites for performance, speed, and responsiveness
• Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve website issues efficiently
• Maintain and update existing WordPress websites when needed
• Implement best practices for security and SEO-friendly structure

Requirements

• Strong experience in WordPress development (not beginner level)
• Proven ability to build WordPress websites from scratch
• Strong ability to write clean, well-structured, and efficient code
• Experience developing custom themes and/or plugins
• Understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks, and APIs
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience with responsive and mobile-first design